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CA AB1922
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Lowenthal
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the use of mechanical restraints (handcuffs, leg irons, waist chains) on incarcerated adults and juveniles while admitted to hospitals for medical care
- Applies to patients from state prisons, local jails, and juvenile detention facilities when transferred to general acute care hospitals for treatment
- Allows hospitals to use medical restraints under federal CMS regulations if an immediate physical threat exists, but correctional staff cannot apply mechanical restraints in such situations
- Requires any medical restraint use to be ordered by clinical staff and documented in the patient's medical chart with date, time, and authorizing personnel
- Does not restrict restraints during transportation to or from hospitals; transport restraints must be the least restrictive means consistent with safety
Legislative Description
Restraint of incarcerated persons.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/2/2026
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